Category: The News Room

NAAP Vice President, Anthony Vicari, just returned home from beautiful Alaska. He shares the exciting things that are happening in the ‘Last Frontier’ and how Recreation/Activity Professionals, along with healthcare professionals from across the state, become more familiar with Quality of Life programs and services for seniors. Read on! A Step Above

Motion picture showings within senior living and health care communities have always required a public performance license in accordance with the US Copyright Act. Over time, public awareness of intellectual property rights has grown along with enforcement of federal copyright law. As a result, National Association of Activity Professional (NAAP), and all other leading industry […]

Corporate Director of Memory Care/Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care wanted in the Louisville, Kentucky or Indianapolis, Indiana area. For more details visit the NAAP Job Board at http://naap.info/contact/job-board/

All across the world, people are walking for a similar cause; helping others know what Alzheimer’s disease is and its effect on both the individual and family members. NAAP Vice President, Anthony Vicari, shares a personal essay on this sensitive subject and presents research and information that has helped his family through this disease. A […]

Each NAAP member is an important ‘piece of the puzzle’ ~ voting on policies, procedures and other things that help make our association the best it can be! Anthony Vicari, NAAP Vice President, shares a challenge for all of us to think about as we move forward. Membership with Purpose

Many people incorrectly believe that once a person enters a skilled nursing community, that person’s freedom is all over. That is simply not the case. Nursing home residents have many rights, and it is imperative for Activity Professionals to know these rights and help other team members provide whatever services are necessary for residents to […]

We are all aware that there are different levels of conflict that occur in the workplace; every day. In fact, conflict goes hand-in-hand with significant levels of misunderstanding that can exaggerate perceived disagreements. As Activity Professionals, we must understand and begin working through these levels, so that we can then begin successfully leading and helping […]